-5(x-3)=-20

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Solution for -5(x-3)=-20 equation:


Simplifying
-5(x + -3) = -20

Reorder the terms:
-5(-3 + x) = -20
(-3 * -5 + x * -5) = -20
(15 + -5x) = -20

Solving
15 + -5x = -20

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-15' to each side of the equation.
15 + -15 + -5x = -20 + -15

Combine like terms: 15 + -15 = 0
0 + -5x = -20 + -15
-5x = -20 + -15

Combine like terms: -20 + -15 = -35
-5x = -35

Divide each side by '-5'.
x = 7

Simplifying
x = 7

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